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About Augment Anthem
Augment Anthem is a retro-styled open world platformer set in a post-apocalyptic Earth. Developed by Project Ego, it dropped on June 30 2026 for PC. You play as a rebel scavenger using alien tech to fend off enemies and rebuild civilization. The game leans into pixel art visuals and 80s synthwave aesthetics. Core loop mixes exploration, combat, and base-building. Think fast-paced platforming with vertical world design and permadeath-style consequences for failed missions.
Gameplay
You spend most sessions climbing jagged terrain, battling hostile drones, and harvesting resources to upgrade your armor. Combat is action-based with dodge rolls and energy blades. Boss fights require memorizing attack patterns and exploiting elemental weaknesses. The map is segmented into themed zones connected by linear pathways, breaking open world expectations. Controls prioritize precision over power, with tight platforming physics. Each mission gives you limited revive tokens, adding risk to exploration. Progression relies on unlocking alien blueprints to craft new weapons.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 82% with critics at 87%. Average playtime is 15.5 hours but only 22% finish the game. Community moods are curious (61%) and nostalgic (44%), but 33% call it "ambitious but flawed." Reviewers praise pixel art and combat polish but note the open world feels "segmented rather than seamless." The 30 achievements include "Boss in 2:30" challenges. Players earn 18 of 30 on average. For $39.99, it sits in the mid-tier price bracket with no discounts.
PlayPile's Take
Augment Anthem rewards players who like retro action with a vertical twist. The $39.99 price is fair for the content but its 22% completion rate suggests it struggles to retain long-term interest. Best for fans of Metroidvania mechanics with open world ambitions. The combat and aesthetics stand out but the world design feels more like a patchwork map than a cohesive space. Worth trying if you enjoy tough but fair boss battles and pixel art.
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Single player
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